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There are lots of different ways to help make acne less

troublesome.

Wash your face every morning and every night, and don’t

forget to moisturize.

Remove dirt using a gentle cleanser or soap that is free

of dyes and perfumes.

Don’t scrub too hard, or you can irritate your skin.

Avoid oily facial products and cosmetics that can make

acne worse. If you really want to ditch the zits, try

water-based products instead.

Some girls use special cleansers, creams, or even

medicines to help control their acne. This should be

done only with the help of a doctor. Here are some of

the treatments you may hear about and how they work:

Antibiotic: kills the bacteria growing in clogged pores.

Benzoyl peroxide: works as an antibiotic and also

helps to unclog pores.

Retinoid: prevents pore clogging.

Are the bumps on

my upper arms

acne, too?

Nope! Many girls will have

tiny bumps on the backs of

their upper arms at some

point during puberty. These

are super small—about the

size of a pencil tip—and

feel a little rough. But they

don’t itch, and they won’t

get bigger or redder. They

are called keratosis pilaris, a fancy way of saying bumpy skin. The bumps might be less noticeable if you keep your skin soft, so try using a washcloth or loofah in the shower and apply moisturizer regularly. But truly it is time that helps them go away.